Club Director

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana (BGCK) is an out-of-school time provider, offering a safe haven for youth who need us most. Our mission is to inspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize & develop their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Youth Development:
  • Create a Club environment that supports and facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes in Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship
  • Provide guidance and role modeling to all members
  • Provide on-site supervision to members to ensure a healthy and safe environment
  • Maintain a positive outlook and attitude with members, and provides constructive feedback on their efforts and progress
  • Absorb members in building conflict resolution skill and teach them to accept responsibility for their actions
• Supervision and Leadership:
  • Oversee all staff within Club site
  • Recruit, manage, and provide career development opportunities for staff and volunteers
  • Organize regularly scheduled meetings with staff members
  • Ensure that effective and transparent communication occurs within the Club
  • Communicate clear and achievable expectations to staff members
  • Ensure that reviews and coaching occur on consistent and timely basis with all staff
  • Help to create training programs and opportunities for staff members in conjunction with the VP of Operations and HR Director
• Administrative:
  • Oversee the administrative functions of the Club, including; financial transactions, membership enrollment, data collection, and program attendance
  • Ensure all grant reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner
  • Oversee and ensure grant requirements are being met
  • Attend and assist with organizational wide staff meetings and trainings
  • Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club, including use of facilities by outside groups
• Strategic Planning:
  • Evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests
  • Lead strategic change in efforts to make improvements on the Club experience for Club Members
  • Cook and implement recruitment efforts to increase annual memberships and average daily attendance
  • Manage Club financial resources assisting in the development of annual budgets and control expenditures against budget
  • Secure membership dollars from local partners in order to meet membership financial goals
• Community Outreach:
  • Attend local community meetings as needed and be up-to-date on community happenings and events
  • Represent BGCK at community events when needed
  • Attend BGCK fundraising events as needed
  • Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and community
  • Ensure that consistent communication occurs between Club operations and Administration regarding promotion and marketing related to club activities and programming, including special events and community outreach efforts

Additional Responsibilities

• Will be required to drive a Club vehicle as needed
• May be required to run program areas as needed
• Travel between Clubs and/or the Admin Office for trainings and meetings
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of the Work Environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and loud environment
• Ability to continuously stand and move around the Club
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs (if located at our Parkland or California Clubs)

Qualifications

• DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED.
• Education:
  • A High School degree or G.E.D. is required
  • A College degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required
• Work Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization which includes the supervision of youth and the implementation of programs and activities
  • A minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a supervisor
• Skills:
  • A passion and understanding of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of BGCK
  • An understanding of the needs and interests of young people
  • Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude in the workplace
  • High ethical standards
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to supervise and motivate staff
  • Ability to deal effectively with youth, including appropriate discipline techniques
  • Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal staff and external partners

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Participation & Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Self-Care Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Free Club Membership for Children of Staff

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcomes applicants with disabilities and applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

Request for Accommodation in the Recruitment Process

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to HR@bgcky.org.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Any benefits listed in this job description is presented for illustrative purposes. Ultimately, the full benefit package available to an employee will be outlined in an employment offer letter. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful outcomes of a background check.